Assistant Program Director

PURPOSE

Pathway to Possible is a congregate care facility offering independent living and assisted living for adults with developmental disabilities in the Newton and Wellesley areas. The program supports adults in developing skills and abilities needed for productive membership in their residential program, independent living, and lifelong connections.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aid in providing regular documented supervision and feedback to direct service staff to ensure the safety and well-being of all clients.
• Aid in scheduling and approving staffing to provide 24/7 coverage at the homes.
• Aid in holding monthly staff meetings and conducting annual staff evaluations.
• Aid in ensuring all consumers' health care and dietary needs are met, and medication administration regulations are consistently applied and complied with.
• Aid in ensuring all safety programs and policies are communicated to staff and are implemented and practiced consistently, including ensuring all safety plans are accurate and current.
• In conjunction with the Program Manager, ensure client ISP plans are developed and implemented in accordance with P2P and DDS guidelines. Ensure that the proper monthly documentation is complete.
• Aid in directing Case Managers to oversee the monitoring and scheduling of medical/dental appointments for each resident in the home.
• Aid in maintaining all program records according to established guidelines and state and federal requirements.
• Aid in maintaining financial accounts and budgetary guidelines in alignment with state, federal, and P2P guidelines.
• Aid in maintaining relationships with involved families, guardians, and other providers.
• Provide up to 10 weeks of on-call coverage per year.
• Participate in P2P and Department of Developmental Services training programs and attend all Program Manager meetings.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Pathway to Possible (P2P) employee policies and procedures and the P2P Policies to Promote Human Dignity.
• Be an active member of a management team, participating in agency-wide events, staff meetings, and training.
• Work directly with the Program Director on projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree in human services or related field is preferred.
• A graduate degree and/or 2 years of program management experience is preferred.
• A commitment to the empowerment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Familiarity with the DDS delivery system.
• First AID and CPR certified and experience with individuals who have complicated medical needs is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to be used across the P2P Community.
• Have MAP certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to provide physical assistance to adults using wheelchairs.
• Must be able to evacuate individuals supported within 2 ½ minutes.
• Must be able to assist individuals in transferring from sitting to standing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Clearance of CORI and SORI background checks as required by state and federal law.
• Clearance of DPPC registry as required by state law.
• A cleared search of finger printing through the DDS criminal background check.
• Current MAP certification and maintain MAP certification for the duration of employment.
• Comfortable working in an environment with a therapeutic cat.

SALARY

$60,000 - 65,000